HSUS Calls for National Lead Ammo Ban

11/19/08


The Humane Society of the United States wasted no time trying to take advantage of a recent study from North Dakota regarding the possible dangers of consuming wild game harvested by lead ammunition. On November 10, HSUS issued a call for the nationwide banning of lead ammunition after the release of the report by the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) that had been conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The USSA has already issued a statement that deflates key arguments made by HSUS.

The CDC report found that while the levels of lead in the blood of those tested who were frequent consumers of wild game taken with traditional, lead ammunition appeared to be somewhat higher than those not consuming wild game; none had levels approaching those that would be of concern to the CDC. In fact, in its own press releases, NDDoH indicated food pantries could continue accepting venison, provided the meat was appropriately processed.

In a press release regarding the issue from, USSA Senior Vice President Rick Story stated, “HSUS should stop hyperventilating and actually read the report since it makes clear that the average level of lead in the people tested is actually lower than the level of the average American. That fact completely undermines its call for banning traditional ammo.

Story continued, “It should come as no surprise that America’s leading opponent of hunting, fishing and trapping has mischaracterized the findings of the CDC report. It will resort to any means necessary to deny the rights of sportsmen.â€